Cedar Rapids to La Crosse: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from La Crosse?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to La Crosse is 125.6 miles (202.1 km) as the crow flies. La Crosse is located N of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 157 miles, taking about 3h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and La Crosse in Wisconsin.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids and La Crosse. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.